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CHIME Chair-elect to Testify at House Hearing on Meaningful Use
Released July 20, 2017
The chair-elect of CHIME is scheduled to testify today in a hearing before the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health. Cletis Earle, chief information officer of Kaleida Health in Western New York State, will be among healthcare leaders invited to address legislators at a hearing about legislation designed to improve the Medicare program.
CHIME Mourns Passing of Cerner CEO, Neal Patterson
Released July 9, 2017
Neal Patterson, co-founder and CEO of Cerner Corp., died Sunday of complications from a recent recurrence of a previously diagnosed cancer, Cerner announced in a statement. The CHIME community joins in mourning the loss of a pioneer in the industry and a major contributor to the healthcare IT community.
CHIME Unveils Certification Program for Industry Representatives
Released June 26, 2017
CHIME has launched the CHIME Foundation Certified Healthcare Executive (CFCHE) program for employees of CHIME Foundation firms. The certification is designed to assess the knowledge of an experienced healthcare IT industry employee and ensure that a recipient shares the same commitment to quality as a CIO.
CHIME Statement on VA’s EHR Decision
Released June 5, 2017
Statement by CHIME President and CEO Russell Branzell on the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, Dr. David J. Shulkin, announcement that the Department of Veterans Affairs will transition to a commercial electronic health record system and adopt the same EHR system as the Department of Defense.
Statement on the Release of the Health Care Industry Cybersecurity Task Force Report
Released June 2, 2017
Statement by CHIME President and CEO Russell Branzell on the Health Care Industry Cybersecurity Task Force Report on improving cybersecurity in the healthcare industry as mandated under the Cybersecurity Act of 2015.
Finalists for Prototype Testing Announced in CHIME Healthcare Innovation Trust National Patient ID Challenge
Released May 15, 2017
Hundreds of innovators from around the world have participated in the CHIME Healthcare Innovation Trust National Patient ID Challenge. Following a thorough review by a panel of five independent judges, four finalists were named to proceed to the Prototype Testing Round. Each of the four finalists submitted concepts that are well-positioned to meet the Challenge criteria for a national patient ID solution.
CHIME International Members Recognised in CIO 100 List
Released April 28, 2017
Recognized for their central role in modernising and driving business change in their organisations, several international members of the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) were recently named to the prestigious “CIO 100” list by CIO UK.
CHIME Board Members Honored for Leadership, Innovation
Released April 7, 2017
Recognized for their leadership and drive to transform healthcare, several College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) members were recently named the “Most Powerful Women in Healthcare IT” by Health Data Management.
Cybersecurity a Central Concern for Healthcare Providers, KLAS-CHIME Study Finds
Released February 19, 2017
Cybersecurity has been elevated to a central concern for healthcare providers, with more attention at the board level and the C-suite, according to a new survey by KLAS Research and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME). The study found that 42 percent of organizations have a vice president or C-level official in charge of cybersecurity; 62 percent report that security is discussed quarterly at board meetings.
CHIME Appoints New Board Members
Released January 13, 2017
CHIME announces the appointment of Michael Martz to its board of trustees. Martz, vice president and chief information officer of Ohio Valley Health Services & Education, replaces Cindy Peterson, who recently announced her retirement as vice president and CIO of Henry Mayo Newhall Hospital. Martz’s appointment received unanimous support from the CHIME board; he’ll serve a three-year term.
Pamela Arora Named John E. Gall, Jr. CIO of the Year
Released January 9, 2017
Pamela Arora’s goal is simple: ensure that clinicians at Children’s Health have the resources and information they need to provide the best care possible for patients. In an era of tremendous upheaval and budgetary constraints, fulfilling that pledge can test even the most sophisticated organizations. Yet through an ambitious telemedicine program, an unwavering commitment to information exchange and willingness to help small provider organizations, Arora has helped the Dallas-based health system break down barriers to care.
New CHIME Board Chair is Passionate About Transforming Care
Released January 5, 2017
Sitting in a busy and chaotic emergency department when she was about 10-years-old, Liz Johnson watched in awe as nurses, physicians and other hospital staff rushed around to treat victims of a plane crash. Johnson, who was there to get an infected cut treated, was mesmerized.